Charlotte Hangs On For Big Win Over Memphis
July 12, 2025 - International League (IL)
Charlotte Knights News Release
MEMPHIS, TN - The Charlotte Knights had their resolve tested on Saturday night by the Memphis Redbirds. Charlotte brought a 9-2 lead into the eighth inning, but Memphis came storming back. In the end, the Knights used a big insurance run in the ninth inning and did enough defensively to earn a hard fought 10-9 victory.
Corey Julks led the way offensively with three hits and two RBI from the top of the order. Julks doubled to lead off the ninth and scored the eventual game-winning run on a sacrifice fly from Tristan Gray.
After the Redbrids took a 1-0 lead early in the contest, the Knights plated the game's next seven runs. Vinny Capra's Home Run tied the game 1-1 in the third. Adam Hackenberg and Korey Lee both added RBI base hits that gave Charlotte a 3-1 advantage at the end of three.
Charlotte plated four more runs in the fourth thanks to a Jason Matthews RBI single and a two-run single by Julks. A Memphis error allowed Julks to round the bases and score on his base hit.
Andre Lipcius crushed a two-run Home Run in the top of the seventh inning, his 13th homer of the season. The Redbirds then rallied for six runs in the bottom of the eighth and added one more in the ninth, but Cody Freeman induced a flyout to right field and secured the win. It was Freeman's third save of the year.
Yoendrys Gomez once again delivered a strong starting pitching performance. Gomez worked five innings, struck out six, and held Memphis to two runs. Garrett Schoenle and Cam Booser both churned out scoreless appearances from the bullpen.
The win guarantees at least a series split for Charlotte; however, the Knights can win the series outright with a victory on Sunday afternoon. Charlotte has won each of their first two series to begin the second half slate; taking four of six from Toledo and three of five from Jacksonville.
International League Stories from July 12, 2025
- Nashville Slugs Their Way Past Durham to Take Series Lead - Nashville Sounds
- Finally, Saints Win Series as They Hang on for 10-9 Victory Over I-Cubs - St. Paul Saints
- Comeback Attempt Falls Short in Ninth for Iowa and Drops, 10-9, to St. Paul - Iowa Cubs
- Charlotte Hangs On For Big Win Over Memphis - Charlotte Knights
- Redbirds Claw Back Late, Fall Short against Knights - Memphis Redbirds
- Jacksonville Completes Comeback against Norfolk, 5-4 - Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- Francisco Alvarez Homers Twice But Mets Fall to IronPigs, 11-9, on Saturday Night - Syracuse Mets
- Toledo Wins Series against Omaha with 7-6 Victory - Toledo Mud Hens
- Sounds Beat Bulls 13-1 - Durham Bulls
- Morales Walk-Off Shot Powers Red Wings to 6-4 Victory - Rochester Red Wings
- RailRiders Keep Buffalo at Bay - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
- Six-Run First Sparks 'Pigs to Saturday Night Triumph over Mets - Lehigh Valley IronPigs
- Scranton Outlasts Bisons 6-3 on Saturday Night - Buffalo Bisons
- Bats Late Surge Not Enough in 3-2 Loss to Clippers - Louisville Bats
- Jumbo Shrimp Rally To Defeat Tides - Norfolk Tides
- Cook Cranks Two Homers as Indy Clinches Series Victory over Gwinnett - Indianapolis Indians
- Peterson Leads Way to Win Saturday Night - Columbus Clippers
- Leonard's Solo Homer Is Stripers' Only Tally in 6-1 Loss to Indians - Gwinnett Stripers
- July 12 Game Notes: Iowa Cubs at St. Paul Saints - Iowa Cubs
- SWB RailRiders Game Notes- July 12, 2025 - Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
